Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$96.99Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience